tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post1214439198122350488..comments2024-03-17T23:25:46.888-07:00Comments on Thoughts from a Bag Lady In Waiting: To go or not to goLinda Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-80837687453774557692022-06-10T16:42:33.713-07:002022-06-10T16:42:33.713-07:00Hi Linda,
I am using this to let you know (in case...Hi Linda,<br />I am using this to let you know (in case you haven't heard that JCs Helper left us on May 25th. He was my friend for 50 years and I had the privilege of spending a week with him just a couple of weeks earlier.<br />Jeff MayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-60198739853959283432022-06-07T04:27:09.143-07:002022-06-07T04:27:09.143-07:00I agree with Madeline. My 45 year old nephew retu...I agree with Madeline. My 45 year old nephew returned from a business trip to Portugal a week and a half ago. He tested positive for COVID the day after he returned, and he is still testing positive now. Of the eight colleagues he spent time with in Portugal, he has been able to be in touch with seven of them, all of whom have COVID. He has had COVID before, but he was far more ill this time. We have seen news reports of a particularly tough version of COVID from Portugal. Given your ability to postpone, I would lean toward doing that.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-69590326837194094672022-06-03T05:17:43.448-07:002022-06-03T05:17:43.448-07:00I wish it were not true, but I have seven friends ...I wish it were not true, but I have seven friends who have all gotten covid during their overseas travels in the past month. Some of got stuck in Europe in quarantine, others did not test positive till the day after getting back here. If you go, make sure to read some articles on how to prepare ahead of time if your covid test is positive when you want to return to USA and have some funds and plans on how you will be able to stay in Europe till the covid test comes back negative (can take a while.) I hate to be the Debby downer but I think I would not want to be out of the country if not in the best of health right now. Since you CAN get full refunds and rebook, at least you don’t lose $. Reduced mobility, recent sepsis, risk of Covid and quarantine… I guess because I am a retired Nurse it doesn’t sound like a great idea to me. But then,I am a bit more risk averse than some of your other readers—.. even though I am getting older too, I don’t want to take chance of illness on a trip even if I have to miss a few experiences.there are lots of things to do in USA if you and Art want a getaway that is not so taxing.Just my honest thoughts. Best wishes whichever you decide!!Madeline Kasianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01322242227493558613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-84090589600702857972022-06-02T17:16:22.278-07:002022-06-02T17:16:22.278-07:00What a tough choice. Glad I'm not making it.What a tough choice. Glad I'm not making it.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-12640297464053862572022-06-02T15:05:59.575-07:002022-06-02T15:05:59.575-07:00If I could afford it and be able to get my money m...If I could afford it and be able to get my money mostly all back if I decided not to go after all, I'd definitely plan on going. I look forward to hearing what you decide and how it all works out.DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-13187802012818015732022-06-02T14:18:30.561-07:002022-06-02T14:18:30.561-07:00This is a hard one. Logically, it seems like you s...This is a hard one. Logically, it seems like you should cancel and reschedule, especially since you will be out very little money. Yet, we all hear the clock ticking. We all realize we have only so many opportunities still in front of us to do something this memorable. <br /><br />If this were not a cruse, I think the decision would be easy: don't go. But, with upgraded airline seats and a cruise where you unpack once, everything is done for you, and you can just stay on the ship on a particular day if that seems best, I would give it a shot. You say Art is getting his energy back, and knowing you, you never lost it.<br /><br />So make memories and embrace the joy of something you have been looking forward to.Bob Lowryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16843991725692979189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-84543073005933741262022-06-02T13:06:50.901-07:002022-06-02T13:06:50.901-07:00Hi Linda, That is a tough call. I know you said it...Hi Linda, That is a tough call. I know you said it doesn't seem to be an issue with Art. How does he feel specifically about going with your intuition and cancelling and rescheduling?In any case I know you will do what is best for you two. Please let us know what you decide.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05958265141710698300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-63981479278622026512022-06-02T09:43:54.116-07:002022-06-02T09:43:54.116-07:00If you think you can make it, go. I have reached t...If you think you can make it, go. I have reached the stage where I am no longer planning long range. Even if I do find out what's wrong with me it might not be fixable. Go while you can.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-86523269906694045002022-06-02T01:08:25.023-07:002022-06-02T01:08:25.023-07:00Hi Linda. I'm writing this from Southern Ital...Hi Linda. I'm writing this from Southern Italy and we too decided to just go for it and came anyway. Of course, while we still have a few health issues (Thom has a bad cold he keeps calling bad allergies) and I've had a few issues of my own--ours don't seem as serious as yours. But I'm still glad we did it. I SO needed to travel again. And yes, we did the business class too and you are doing a cruise where they will mostly handle your luggage, etc. But it does take energy and gumption to do it no matter how "slow travel"you make it. What it came down to for us was to listen to our own intuition right before time to go and go with that. And it sounds like you will be doing that too. And one thing? No matter what happens it makes for some interesting stories and a few blog posts! Lemonade! I look forward to hearing what you decide. ~Kathy Kathy @ SMART Living 365.comhttps://smartliving365.comnoreply@blogger.com